Illuminate Learning

This Project is focused on working with students between 10 and 19 years old. Your main responsibility is to teach English, IT, maths, science or any other subject taught in the secondary school. Help the students feel confident speaking and interacting with foreigners, while helping them improve their knowledge and learning methods. Interns will provide this help with teachers while developing new, innovative ways of teaching.

Job Description

Experience handling and teaching students aged 6 - 19 years

Host workshops and lectures to share New Zealand culture

Support local teachers working in the school

Raise awareness of global issue

Learn about the methods and functioning of the Sri Lankan Education System

Develop good PR skills through innovative thinking

About Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is known as “the Pearl of Indian Ocean”

Because of its unique shape and position to the south of India, Sri Lanka is known as the “Teardrop of India”

A few clicks away to have a life-changing experience

1. Sign up & Apply

2. Interview

Once we find a match, we can start the process of organising interviews and putting things in place for your internship.

3. Confirm & Pay

Congratulations! You’ll have made it through the interview. From here we’ll get you prepared for your new adventure.

Accommodation

We provide a local host family so you can live closely with locals and genuinely experience their culture and understand them on a deeper level.

Food

Your NGO, school or host family should provide 1 to 2 meals per day during the project. Are you excited to try the different types of food available in Sri Lanka?

Incoming Preparation Seminar

For better understanding of your project and the country you’re living in for 6 to 8 weeks, we provide a welcome seminar for you to prepare yourself for this new start.

Arrival pick up

You might feel terrified being alone when you first arrive in a country you have never been to before. No worries, someone will be waiting to pick you up and show you where to go!

Country Tour

Don’t want to be stuck in the same place, but don’t know where to travel? Then join the tours run by local guides and experience authentic Taiwanese culture!

Exchange buddy

It’s quite daunting to go to a new country with a completely different culture all by yourself, but don’t worry! You will be assigned to a local buddy to provide you with support and to help you understand Taiwan.

Farewell Party

Before saying goodbye we’ll host a farewell dinner and party. We hope you’ll end your experience with fond memories!